Seel, David John Jr. Parenting Without Perfection. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2000."[David Seels] helps you understand that Christian parenting doesn't mean raising flawlesskids-- it means learning to treat your children as God treats you, focusing on influencing yourchildren's beliefs rather than controlling their behavior. Parenting Without Perfectionpresents 10 priorities that will help you introduce your children to genuine living in the Kingdomof God.”

The Wonder Devotional Book. Child Evangelism Fellowship, 2001.365 devotionals-- each one based on a question-- i.e. Who is God? Are there many Gods? What isprayer? Why should I pray? Each devotional answers the question posed, gives a scripture formeditation, has a 3 line written response to an application question, and a prayer suggestion

Woodbridge, John D. More than Conquerors – Portraits of Believers from All Walks of Life.Chicago: Moody, 1992.

Manhood/Womanhood Resources, Courtship, and Purity Resources

Note: It may seem premature to be reading these books, but parents need an idea of where to point theirchildren. If you have an idea of the goal for which you are aiming, it will help set your child on theappropriate trajectory. Some of the following books are also books your child should read or that youwill want to read together with your child and discuss. Becoming familiar with the content of thesebooks will help you determine the appropriate time to introduce them to your child.